Clinical Dietitian-Reg-Per Diem

Catholic Health; Village of Roslyn (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Dietitian at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, part of Catholic Health, conducts nutrition assessment, planning and documentation as prescribed to improve patient care. Works within multidisciplinary teams and contributes to education of staff and interns.

The role requires 2–3 years of clinical experience, a NY RD credential (CDN within 1 year), and familiarity with EPIC/CBORD; a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics is required and a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required; Master's Degree and/or advanced certification in nutrition preferred.
• Must have completed a post graduate supervised dietetic internship and passed the RD exam to become RD.
• CDN certification with New York State is required within 1 year of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and provide MNT and diet education.
• Document care and nutrition care plans in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and committee meetings.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff and interns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's degree preferred

Registered Dietitian (RD)

New York CDN certification within 1 year

Tools

EPIC

CBORD

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

Job Details

Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the direct nutritional assessment, interview, planning, goal setting, and documentation of patient's nutritional care as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with Recommended Dietary Allowance and scientific principles applicable in a variety of disease conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' nutritional status and intervening with appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and/or diet education to improve,
• Maintaining or optimizing nutrition status and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and various committee meetings.
• Assisting in the orientation and training of new employees and participates in clinical education of dietetic interns from clinical affiliates.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, pro-active and customer-service focused
• 2-3 years clinical experience preferred
• Experience with EPIC/CBORD preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required; Master's Degree and/or advanced certification in nutrition preferred
• Must have completed a post graduate supervised, Commission on Dietetics Registration approved dietetic internship program and successfully passed the National Registration Examination for Dietitians to become a Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Certification with New York State (CDN) is required within 1 year of start date

Salary Range

USD $42.82 - USD $42.82 /Hr.

Conclusion The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at St. Francis Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.